Superelastic sealing closures
US6393765B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE06B7/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure system including a rigid structural part has an edge surface along which sealage is established in response to deformation of a superelastic sheet metal element positioned thereon, such sheet metal element being endowed with a shape memory characteristic by formation as a Nitinol alloy to meet high sealage standards and other environmental requirements.
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